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Post by tiking on Sept 24, 2023 14:30:37 GMT -5
I was given this new LM 841 to weather for a friend of mine, Rickard Algotsson. I decided to give this 1:50 scale model a go. It's a beautiful model with great details. Surprisingly enough, it is not made completely out of metal but the body part is mostly plastic. The arm connectors and joints, and all the small details are made from metal. An amazing piece, I must say. The only addition in respect to details is the antenna.I painted the hydraulic coupling ends silver to give the appearance of actual couplings and painted the exhaust stack, silver as well. I weathered the folks using a combination of rust, smoke to make the forks look rusty, like most of the reference photos I saw. For the rest of the model I used the sponge technique, very carefully, all over the model. I also filed down the tyres to give it that worn look on the threads. As this was a 1:50 scale, I had to try and control my hand movements as this was a smaller scale compared to what I was used to. The results is what you see. I've posted the original model, before weathering, and photos after the weathering was completed. I think, with the great details the model has already, I've managed to enhance them, making them pop even more. Before:    -----------------------------    -----------------------------                |
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Post by tiking on Sept 24, 2023 14:32:16 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 24, 2023 20:47:40 GMT -5
Weathered result always look better than clean look! That's sweet and nice vignette you built for your customer!
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Post by stikpusher on Sept 24, 2023 21:32:19 GMT -5
Incredible. The transformation from pristine to well worn is nothing less than stunning.
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Post by tiking on Sept 25, 2023 2:23:14 GMT -5
Thank you gents.
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Post by buddho on Sept 25, 2023 4:52:19 GMT -5
Like night and day, the comparison is dramatically improved. But its the realistic weathering that really makes this pop...and then the setting just takes the entire scene over the top. Magnificent!
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Post by ogrejohn on Sept 25, 2023 5:12:23 GMT -5
Wow what a difference! I'd say you certainly made the details pop!
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Post by tiking on Sept 25, 2023 5:22:38 GMT -5
Like night and day, the comparison is dramatically improved. But its the realistic weathering that really makes this pop...and then the setting just takes the entire scene over the top. Magnificent! My thanks.  |
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Post by tiking on Sept 25, 2023 5:23:26 GMT -5
Wow what a difference! I'd say you certainly made the details pop! I'm glad you appreciated it. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 25, 2023 5:26:03 GMT -5
What a magnificent vignette. Your weathering is spot on. Looks like it has been working hard since it rolled off the factory floor. A huge improvement over what you started with!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 25, 2023 6:05:07 GMT -5
I'd be very interested in seeing this sponge technique in action tiking. This is brilliant stuff and would love to learn the processes behind it.  |
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Post by tiking on Sept 25, 2023 8:08:36 GMT -5
What a magnificent vignette. Your weathering is spot on. Looks like it has been working hard since it rolled off the factory floor. A huge improvement over what you started with! Thank you. glad you approve. |
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Post by tiking on Sept 25, 2023 8:09:36 GMT -5
I'd be very interested in seeing this sponge technique in action tiking. This is brilliant stuff and would love to learn the processes behind it. I'll see if I can find a similar tutorial on YT, and link it for you. |
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Post by Medicman71 on Oct 10, 2023 12:00:21 GMT -5
Wow! That's incredible work!
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Post by chromdome35 on Oct 10, 2023 12:04:49 GMT -5
Your weathering and diorama skills continue to amaze me.  |
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Post by tiking on Oct 12, 2023 18:46:52 GMT -5
Thanks to the both of you. |
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